Fake Fiancée by Ilsa Madden-Mills

BOOK REVIEW

Fake Fiancée

by Ilsa Madden-Mills

(Standalone)

Paperback, 248 pages

Published February 6th 2017

Fake Fiancée – Ilsa Madden-Mills

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Fake Fiancée – Ilsa Madden-Mills

TIJUANA’S REVIEW

This book is a definite winner. It’s well-written. The pace and flow are precise and spot on. The storyline and plot are entertaining and engaging. My attention was grabbed from the very first and I read this book at break-neck speed.

I really enjoyed this very sweet romance on all levels. Ilsa Madden-Mills is a master at this sub-genre of romance. This is the 3rd NA / College themed romance book I’ve read from her and I’ve enjoyed each and every one.

Here’s the breakdown:

Sunny is a young woman determined to create a better life for herself. She leaves a toxic situation to forge a new life in Atlanta, Ga where she attends Leland University. Shortly after moving into her new home, her car is side-swiped by a drunk co-end leaving her neighbor’s home. She boldly approaches the homeowner to arrange for repairs. The homeowner just happens to be the Quarterback of the football team. These two share a much more than a moment of attraction. There’s a deeper connection that remains to be uncovered. I won’t divulge to much, you need to read this book to see how it unfolds!

Here’s what I absolutely loved:

Sunny is a kick-ass character. I love women who endeavor to be the best they can be regardless of the circumstances. She doesn’t try to be something she’s not; she’s real.

I’m also a huge fan of the trope. I’m all about fake engagements and friends to lovers and this book excels at each.

The book flows organically. It didn’t feel forced or rushed. It was very balanced. My only real critique is that Max is a bit of a cliche’.

ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.

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Fake Fiancée – Ilsa Madden-Mills

CORINA’S REVIEW

WOW!!! I can’t stop smiling!!!!!!

This book was something else.

I don’t usually love the pretend fianceé/girlfriend routine as much as other tropes but OMG – Ilsa Madden-Mills delivered an amazing book. I LOVED the plot and especially the main characters.

Not every NA book has characters that are as mature, responsible, and dedicated. The author restored my faith in NA characters and made me fall in love with Max Kent and Sunny Blaine.

Max, smart, talented and goal oriented. For him it all came down to being nominated for the Heisman Trophy and a NFL draft. He was a team leader – responsible, sometimes hot-headed, but all in all a good guy who was down to earth and knew what he wanted.

Sunny, equally smart, feisty and prickly, had no idea moving next to Max would bring such a change to her life. She was suddenly neck deep in all things Max Kent.

Max, tired of having to deal with groupies, asked Sunny to be his pretend girlfriend. It killed two birds with one stone, since Sunny just got out of a bad breakup and was still mad at her ex and allowed Max to concentrate on football.

So, they made a deal. And surprisingly it went really well – up to a point. They liked spending time with each other, and their chemistry and attraction didn’t hurt either. The only drawback was the lying. Sunny hated it and it just got worse when Max went a step further and proposed to her – for PR purposes.

The proposal plus additional trouble that followed both Max and Sunny kept them on their toes and put their relationship to the test.

I thought FAKE FIANCÉE was sweet, sexy, heart-warming, romantic, addictive and swooooony. I was hooked from the very moment I started reading.

Even so Max had some – oh no you didn’t – moments, he still surprised me more than once with his sensitivity, honesty towards Sunny and levelheadedness. I really, really, really liked him.

Sunny was equally likable. She didn’t let her past experiences dictate her life. Sunny was hard working, feisty, and an incredibly genuine and lovable character. A worthy partner for Max.

Surprisingly both, Max and Sunny were looking for someone to love. Someone to talk to, to come home to, a person that was there just for them. I adored that. Especially because both were still so young but knew exactly what they wanted, the very opposite they had when growing up. A loving family.

There wasn’t much I didn’t enjoy about Fake Fiancée. I loved the authors writing style. Fake Fiancée was fast paced with a wonderfully witty dialogue. It was very entertaining and I never lost interest, rather the opposite, I finished the book in one sitting. It was a perfect read for a rainy afternoon.

ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.

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Fake Fiancée – Ilsa Madden-Mills

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Fake engaged to the hottest quarterback in the country? SCORE.

They say nothing compares to your first kiss,But our first kiss was orchestrated for an audience.Our second kiss . . . that one was REAL.He cradled my face like he was terrified he’d f*ck it up.He stared into my eyes until the air buzzed.Soft and slow, full of sighs and little laughs,He inhaled me like I was the finest Belgian chocolate,And he’d never get another piece.A nip of his teeth, his hand at my waist . . .And I was lost.I forgot he was paying me to be his fake fiancée.I forgot we weren’t REAL.Our kiss was pure magic, and before you laugh and say those kinds of kisses don’t exist,Then you’ve never touched lips with Max Kent, the hottest quarterback in college history.

She’s addicted to all things fantasy, including unicorns and sword-wielding females. She has a degree in English and a Master’s in Education. When she’s not pecking away on her computer, she shops for cool magnets and fuzzy pajamas.